
OATMEAL CRAN-RAISIN COOKIES



INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup original apple sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried mixed fruit
DIRECTIONS
In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, apple sauce, egg and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until creamed, scraping bowl often.
Reduce mixer to low, slowly add oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, mixing until well combined; scraping bowl often. Add in mixed fruit and continue mix until well combined.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool cookies on baking sheet 1 minute; remove to wire rack to cool completely.